Baked Ziti

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Baked ziti is a classic Italian-American dish that is typically made with ziti pasta, tomato sauce, cheese, and various seasonings. It is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for family dinners or gatherings. The pasta is cooked until al dente, then mixed with the sauce and cheese before being baked in the oven until bubbly and golden brown. Baked ziti is often served as a main course, accompanied by a salad or garlic bread.

Recipe Type:
Standard

Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
30 mins

Total Time:
50 mins

Recipe Yield 35.30 oz
Number of Servings 6
Serving Size 5.86 oz

Ingredients

17.65 oz

ziti pasta

2 c

tomato sauce

2 c

Mozzarella Cheese

1 c

Parmesan Cheese

2 cloves

garlic

2 tbsp

Olive oil

1 tsp

Dried Oregano

1 tsp

Salt

0.5 tsp

Black pepper

Directions

Preheating

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

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Prep Time
0 mins
Cook Time
Boiling

Step 2

Cook the ziti pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

10 mins
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
Sautéing

Step 3

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomato sauce, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.

5 mins
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
Mixing

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ziti pasta, tomato sauce, and half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Mix well to combine.

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Prep Time
0 mins
Cook Time

Step 5

Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.

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Prep Time
0 mins
Cook Time
Baking

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
Cooling

Step 7

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Carbs (51.43%)
Protein (22.86%)
Fat (25.71%)

Fat:
10 g (90 kcal)

Protein:
20 g (80 kcal)

Carbohydrates:
45 g (180 kcal)

kcal
g
Calories 20.51 kcal 1.03%
Vitamin A 0.586 IU 0.07%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1172 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.3516 g 0.32%
Fat 0.586 g 0.42%
Carbohydrates 2.637 g 0.53%
Sodium 35.16 mg 7.03%
Fibers 0.1758 g 0.46%
Sugars 0.293 g 0%
Protein 1.172 g 1.38%
Vitamin C 0.4688 mg 0.52%
Calcium 1.465 mg 0.29%
Iron 0.879 mg 0.18%
Potassium 23.44 mg 4.69%
Alcohol 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 1.758 mg 0%
Lactose 0 g 0%
Vitamin B6 0.586 mg 45.08%
Vitamin B12 0.879 mcg 36.63%
Vitamin E 0.3516 mg 2.34%
Zinc 0.586 mg 0.12%
Selenium 1.172 mcg 0.23%
Vitamin D 0.1172 mcg 0.78%

Recipe Attributes

Cuisines Italian Chinese Middle Eastern
Kitchen Tools Slow Cooker
Course Side Dishes Salads Sauces & Dressings
Cultural Hanukkah Halloween
Cost $10 to $20 $30 to $40
Demographics Kids Friendly Teen Friendly Lactation Friendly Diabetic Friendly Heart Healthy
Diet Mediterranean Diet DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Flexitarian Diet Weight Watchers (WW) Diet
Meal Type Lunch Dinner Snack
Difficulty Level Easy

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